Arts and Entertainment
July 15, 2025
From: Pawtucket Greek FestivalSchedule of Events:
Friday, August 22, 2025
7:00pm: Dance
Our renowned Greek Pride Dance Troupe, known throughout New England as "the best"- will perform Traditional and Modern Greek dances throughout the festival. They will dress in traditional costumes representing the various regions of Greece: Villages, Islands, and Mountain regions.
The dancers will guide us all through the traditional Greek dances to the rhythm of a live Greek band. Don't be shy to try out the dance steps!
Saturday, August 23, 2025
12:00 - 7:00PM: Face Painting
Your child can have their face painted and become their favorite princess, superhero, or animal with non-toxic face paint that is completely washable!
2:00PM and 5:00PM -- Church Tours
Join Father Zymaris for guided church tours and discover the meaning behind our church's iconography and traditions.
3:00PM and 6:00PM -- Baking Demonstrations
Ladies from the parish will demonstrate the techniques of baking with filo dough. They will share the secrets of perfecting Greek Baklava, Spanakopita, and other Greek specialties!
4:00PM and 7:00PM -- Dance
Our renowned Greek Pride Dance Troupe, known throughout New England as "the best"- will perform Traditional and Modern Greek dances throughout the festival. They will dress in traditional costumes representing the various regions of Greece: Villages, Islands, and Mountain regions.
The dancers will guide us all through the traditional Greek dances to the rhythm of a live Greek band. Don't be shy to try out the dance steps!
Sunday, August 24, 2025
12:00 - 7:00PM: Face Painting
Your child can have their face painted and become their favorite princess, superhero, or animal with non-toxic face paint that is completely washable!
2:00PM and 5:00PM -- Church Tours
Join Father Zymaris for guided church tours and discover the meaning behind our church's iconography and traditions.
3:00PM and 6:00PM -- Baking Demonstrations
Ladies from the parish will demonstrate the techniques of baking with filo dough. They will share the secrets of perfecting Greek Baklava, Spanakopita, and other Greek specialties!
4:00PM and 7:00PM -- Dance
Our renowned Greek Pride Dance Troupe, known throughout New England as "the best"- will perform Traditional and Modern Greek dances throughout the festival. They will dress in traditional costumes representing the various regions of Greece: Villages, Islands, and Mountain regions.
The dancers will guide us all through the traditional Greek dances to the rhythm of a live Greek band. Don't be shy to try out the dance steps!
Dates: August 22 - 24, 2025
Times:
Friday, August 22 - 5:00-10:00PM*
Saturday, August 23 - 12:00-10:00PM*
Sunday, August 24 - 12:00-9:00PM*
*Food line closes 30 minutes prior to festival end
Venue: Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 97 Walcott Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860